Storm McKenzie still bears the scars of a childhood trauma, but refuses to carry her past into the present. As a probation officer she treats her clients with consideration. In love with her husband and almost overwhelmed by the maternal instinct and protectiveness she feels toward her children she is a loving wife and good mother. In fact, Storm is good at everything she tries including finding, stalking and killing the people she believes justice has failed to punish -- very, very good.

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Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Pamela Cowan is best known for writing psychological thrillers. Her mystery novel, SOMETHING IN THE DARK, won the NSQ award and was a #1 best seller on Amazon Kindle. Her short stories have been published in Alien Skin, Argus, Space and Time, Visions, various anthologies and have been read on OPB supported Golden Hours Radio. An army brat, she was born in Germany and moved with her family 17 times before her father retired to Oregon, where she has steadfastly remained. She has two grown children and lives with her husband and various four-legged house guests.

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This is the kind of book I usually don't read. That said, I found it totally engrossing from the first chapter and it went "through the roof" with interest grabbing story from there. It was extremely hard to put down when I had to take care of life matters and then couldn't wait to pick it back up again. Did I mention this is a great story? Well, it is and I can't wait to read more of Storm's adventures and to find out if she keeps up with her "extra work" she has developed -- vigilante justice. I wonder if the author is trying to relate some hidden side of herself in this story....hmmmm? This is a great read because it is very suspenseful, exciting, and a great story line. Pamela, you did great with this subject. It kept me on the edge of my seat all throughout the book. Loved it. Guess I am a suspense, thriller story reader now.

I've read other books where vigilantism is the main theme. I could understand why Storm wanted to take out the evil ones because of her personal background. However, from the start Howard is creepy who enjoyed harming others & should've been in an asylum. Why does Storm partner up with him? I had to skim over the very violent, gross details of torture & killing. I didn't find a real plot.

I started this book at night and had to set it aside till daylight. Cowan delivers one of the most complex lead characters I've read in years. A serial killer seeking justice, who's a loving wife and mother. It's a redemptive journey that I suspect will develop over several book. It's an implausible character except for the insight we get into Storm's life and indoctrination into the art of murder. This book is laced with memorable lines like, "If you follow the rules they might catch you, but they won't convict you."

I could find nothing wrong with it, so the only reason I give it 4 out of 5 stars is that I personally struggle with a viewpoint character who kills so mercilessly. I have a ton of friends who'd seek it out for that reason alone. So as long as you know what you're getting into this book will knock your socks off.

This book grabs you from the first to the last page! Storm Mckenzie had a very rough childhood! Her father was drunk one night and dumped alcohol on her back the lit it on fire! Her mother disappeared while Storm was in the hospital. Storm thought her father killed her and dumped the body somewhere! Her father went to jail for a hit and run accident! And Storm lived with her Aunt Jane until she was old enough to be on her own! Storm studied to become a parole

I too received Storm: Justice in exchange for a review. I read it; actually, I had trouble putting it down. I would recommend it, as long as you are aware that it will disturb you. Pay attention to the other reviews here, as it seems others feel the same way I do about it. The main character, Storm, is eerily appealing, but at the same time, I still find myself wondering how she can do what she does and not worry about how it would completely change her family and her life if she were ever caught. Cowan's writing is of the sort that makes me struggle to remind myself that this is only a story. The thing is, we all know that most of the fiction out there has a basis in reality. So, is it only a story?

First off, I was gifted this book in exchange for an honest review. Since I'm normally not drawn to titles like these I thought it would be a good way for me to expand my literary rut.

I was warned there is some graphic stuff in here, and there is. It actually made me a little squeamish. That said, I found the scenes very well written even if I had to read them with one eye closed.

The protagonist is an everyday person with a haunted past who kills pretty ruthlessly. This would be hard to swallow were it not for the glimpses into her background that we are shown. This book definitely made me look at real people I pass in the supermarket or on the playground in a different way. We all have pasts and secrets. Some just hide it better than others.

A good book, especially if you love this genre. I will be reading more of P.J. Cowan in the future.